Beyond Neoliberalism Conference 2025
Be part of a transformative three-day event uniting global thinkers, scholars, and leaders to shape the future—sign up today!
| Fri 28 February | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore Churchill College’s modernist legacy at the Bill Brown Creative Workshops. Featuring rare architectural plans, drawings, and documents from the Churchill Archives Centre, it traces the College’s evolution from the 1960s to today. Discover connections between its architecture and modern art collection, including works by Robyn Denny and Patrick Caulfield. |
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Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
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Stroll around the Garden following our Snowdrop Trail and discover snowdrop facts along the way. |
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An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
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Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
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Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally. |
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| 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
Lucy Cavendish Midterm Concert Come and immerse yourself in this musical journey—bring your friends, family, and love for live performance! |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Cambridge University Steel Pan Society The University’s student-run ensemble features students from a range of musical backgrounds, who will be sharing their love for Steel Pan and Caribbean Music in this informal concert setting. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides. |
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| 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ... |
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| 8:00PM - 9:30PM |
Cambridge Takht and the Pomegranates Prepare to be enchanted by a captivating evening of music featuring the renowned Cambridge Takht and the vibrant The Pomegranates. |